Things to Do in Sonoma County this Labor Day Weekend

Looking for something to do this labor day weekend? We have a few ideas. Revisit the days you wish could be forgotten when the ‘Lost 80s Live” tour brings ‘80s music to SOMO Village. Get your fill of little yellow guys when “Minions” hits the big screen at Howarth Park. Celebrate all things creole at the Zydeco Festival in Sebastopol. All this and more is in our list of things to do.

FRIDAY, Sept. 2

Lost 80s Live: The decade of bad fashion, neon lipstick and aerosol hairspray is making a comeback this Friday when the Lost 80s Live tour makes its way to SOMO Village. Taking the stage are Flock of Seagulls, Berlin, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew and more. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42.50. Find out more at somoconcerts.com.

Movies in the Park: Get your fill of a bunch of little yellow guys when “Minions” hits the big screen at this Friday’s Movies in the Park event at Howarth Park. The free event offers pre-show entertainment, with the movie starting around 7:45 p.m. Vendors are available with food for sale. Find out all the details at pd2go.net/HowarthMoviesInThePark.

Wine Country Weekend: Meet the people who make and grow your wine and food at a weekend celebration dedicated to the bounty of Sonoma County. This weekend’s events kick off Friday with dancing, drinks and food at Coppolla Winery for Sonoma Starlight. Then on Saturday, enjoy samples from over 200 wineries and chefs at the Taste of Sonoma. The event concludes Sunday with the ever-popular Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction, a fun-filled event that supports kids in the community. Find out all the details at sonomawinecountryweekend.com.

Get a taste of Sonoma at Wine Country Weekend. (Photo by Christopher Chung)

SATURDAY, Sept. 3

Melissa Etheridge in Rohnert Park: The soulful rock music icon will perform live at the Weill Hall this Saturday as part of the Green Music Center’s Summer Concert Series. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 lawn, $40 outdoor table and $45-$75 indoor. Find out all the details at gmc.sonoma.edu.

Zydeco Festival: This weekend, head to Ives Park in Sebastopol for the Cajun Zydeco & Delta Rhythm Festival. Benefiting West Sonoma County Schools, the 2-day event features nationally known and critically acclaimed bands, delicious Cajun foods, regional artists and more. Tickets are $30-$50, and kids under 12 are free. Find out more at winecountrycajun.com. (Sept. 3 -4)

Ann Kay of Santa Rosa sways to the music of the Jimmy Breaux & The Cajun Cottonpickers band during Cajun Zydeco Music Festival in Sebastopol, September 7, 2013. (Photo by Conner Jay)

SUNDAY, Sept. 4

Petaluma River Marathon: Boaters will take part in a marathon and half-marathon on the Petaluma River, followed by a post-race potluck on the Foundry Wharf lawn. The event is free to watch, and $25-$150 to participate. Find out more at www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=4410.